Union, NE Demographics

A map of Union's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	176	162	81.9%	83.1%
Multiracial	32	15	14.9%	7.7%
Hispanic	5	14	2.3%	7.2%
Native American/Other	2	4	0.9%	2.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Union, Nebraska has an estimated population of 215, a large increase from the 195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 14.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Union, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union is ranked the 344th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Union was ranked the 345th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union's White Population

176 residents of Union, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Union ranks 482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 83.1% to 81.9%.

Union is more White than neighboring Bartlett (0% White), and Nebraska City (79.2% White). Union is less White than neighboring Nehawka (95.4% White), Murray (95.8% White), and Percival (100% White).

Union's Black Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Union ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Union is less Black than neighboring Nebraska City (1.8% Black).

Union's Asian Population

0 residents of Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Union ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Union is less Asian than neighboring Nebraska City (0.4% Asian).

Union's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Union, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Union ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 7.2% to 2.3%.

Union is more Hispanic than neighboring Nehawka (0.9% Hispanic), Murray (0.5% Hispanic), Percival (0% Hispanic), and Bartlett (0% Hispanic). Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Nebraska City (14.5% Hispanic).

Union's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Union, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Union is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Union ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Union's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

Union is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nehawka (0% Native American/Other), Murray (0% Native American/Other), Percival (0% Native American/Other), Bartlett (0% Native American/Other), and Nebraska City (0.2% Native American/Other).

Union's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Union, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Union ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 113.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Union's population has increased from 7.7% to 14.9%.

Union is more Multiracial than neighboring Nehawka (3.7% Multiracial), Murray (3.7% Multiracial), Percival (0% Multiracial), Bartlett (0% Multiracial), and Nebraska City (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.